“Our industry, manufacturers and TfL have worked tirelessly over the last six years, investing in training and innovation to keep cyclists and pedestrians safer, which is evident from the reduction in collisions we are now seeing.

“Placing responsibility solely on the driver completely contradicts the message of collaboration and mutual education we have worked so hard to promote. Road safety will only improve when both parties learn to work together.”

The RHA said road safety is crucial to all road user groups and they must all be consulted when establishing road safety plans.

It added that the problem lay with a lack of compliance and enforcement.